ITALIAN SANDWICH LOAF

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"Served with a green salad, slices of this pizza-flavored sandwich make a terrific lunch or dinner," informs Eleanor Dunbar from Peoria, Illinois. The crispy bread is loaded with a hearty filling of Canadian bacon, pepperoni, cheese and more.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 loaves (8 ounces each) unsliced Italian bread
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, drained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 package (6 ounces) Canadian bacon, chopped
1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese

Steps:

  • Cut 1/2 in. from the top of each loaf of bread; set aside. Hollow out bottom portion, leaving a 1/2-in. shell (discard removed bread or save for another use). Brush insides of shells and crust with 4 tablespoons oil. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 5-10 minutes or until toasted. , In a 3-qt. saucepan, combine the tomatoes, tomato paste, bacon, pepperoni, garlic, basil, oregano and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in cheeses. Spoon into bread shells; replace tops and brush with remaining oil. Bake 15 minutes longer or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 751mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

Donovan Steele
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This sandwich loaf is a great way to feed a crowd. It's also a great recipe for a potluck or party.


Najmul Ahmed
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I've made this sandwich loaf several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and always turns out perfectly.


Twee Sosa
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This sandwich loaf is a great way to use up leftover bread. It's also a great recipe for a quick and easy meal.


Marcelo Ribeiro
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I made this sandwich loaf for my family and they all loved it. It's a great recipe for a quick and easy meal.


Md Sagor Kan
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This sandwich loaf is a great way to feed a crowd. It's also a great recipe for a potluck or party.


nakimera resty
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I've made this sandwich loaf several times and it's always a winner. It's easy to make and always turns out perfectly.


Tigist Terresa
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This sandwich loaf is delicious! The bread is soft and fluffy, and the filling is cheesy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Faizan Ahmed
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I love this recipe! The sandwich loaf is always a hit at parties and potlucks. It's also a great way to use up leftover bread.


oshifuwa balqees bamidele
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This sandwich loaf is a great way to use up leftover bread. It's also a great recipe for a quick and easy meal.


Landing Canada
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This recipe was easy to follow and the sandwich loaf turned out great. The only thing I would change is to add more cheese to the filling.


Terriana Mickens
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I made this sandwich loaf for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I will definitely be making it again.


jason cruz
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I followed the recipe exactly and my sandwich loaf turned out perfectly. The bread was soft and fluffy, and the filling was cheesy and flavorful. This is a great recipe for a quick and easy meal.


Raynel Akinyi
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The Italian sandwich loaf was a disappointment. The bread was dry and the filling was bland. I would not recommend this recipe.


Ahmad Ali Barakzahi
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This recipe was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was worth it. The sandwich loaf turned out beautifully and tasted even better. I would recommend using a high-quality cheese for the best results.


Vonda Whited
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I made this sandwich loaf for my family and they all raved about it. The bread was soft and fluffy, and the filling was flavorful and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again!


Shoaib Zia
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This Italian sandwich loaf was a hit at my party! It was so easy to make and everyone loved it.